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Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 02/26/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product was not returned to ldr medical, no visual examination can be performed.Regarding information provided, cage was loaded incorrectly on inserter.Investigation still in progress to determine the root cause of this event.
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Event Description
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As reported during a roi-a surgery : cage broke during impaction, before implanting anchors.Surgeon removed it and put another one.No impact on patient.Suspected issue: cage was incorrectly loaded on inserter (inverted threaded rods).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Without a product return, no product evaluation can be conducted.The review traceability and review of the device history records did not reveal any non-conformances to specifications or deviations in procedures that might have contributed to the reported event.Regarding information provided, root cause is related to a failure to follow surgical technique, cage was loaded incorrectly on inserter.The investigation found no evidence to indicate a device issue.As indicated into roi-a surgical technique : during cage preparation step "bring the implant holder close to the cage: the threaded rod faces the threaded hole located close to the marker.The pin of the cage holder is then inserted into the smooth hole of the cage.".
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Event Description
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As reported: during a roi-a surgery, cage broke during impaction, before implanting anchoring plates.Surgeon removed it and put another one.No impact on patient.Issue probably due to cage incorrectly loaded on inserter.Threaded rod of implant holder was inserted into the smooth hole of the cage and the pin of cage holder was inserted into the threaded hole.
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